Please note that foundations generally give to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status. If you don’t have exempt status, first consider finding a nonprofit to work with or to act as your fiscal sponsor. These might help you qualify for more funding opportunities. To learn more, please see our articles on fiscal sponsorship.

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